Dr. Danielle Ponzio, M.D.
Contact & Location
267-339-3558
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Dr. Ponzio performs more knee replacement procedures than 87% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #17 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Ponzio
Practice. Dr. Danielle Ponzio is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 125 knee replacements and 78 hip replacements, 203 procedures in all. That is #17 in New Jersey for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 52 procedures a year to 203, up 290%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 125 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Cape May Court House has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 25 | 27 |
| 2019 | 29 | 31 |
| 2020 | 22 | 26 |
| 2021 | 64 | 73 |
| 2022 | 69 | 80 |
| 2023 | 100 | 106 |
| 2024 | 78 | 125 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Ponzio Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ponzio's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 290% from 52 procedures in 2018 to 203 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ponzio
How does Dr. Ponzio's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Ponzio has performed 203 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New Jersey average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ponzio ranks #15 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ponzio perform?
Dr. Ponzio's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (125 cases) and hip replacement (78 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Ponzio with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Ponzio ranks #17 in New Jersey for knee replacement with 125 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 184 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ponzio in Cape May Court House?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Cape May Court House in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all New Jersey surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ponzio represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Ponzio's total volume across all insurers at roughly 680 to 860 procedures against the 203 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Ponzio's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ponzio's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 52 procedures in 2018 to 203 in the most recent data, a 290% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 206 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Ponzio perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ponzio's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (125 cases), hip replacement (78 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ponzio affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ponzio is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus, Southern Ocean Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Inc..
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ponzio practices?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Southern Ocean Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Inc. (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Dr. Ponzio's 203 Medicare procedures are above the Cape May Court House average of 119. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cape May Court House.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stanley Michael | 35 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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